hmm .. well all we can go on is what we know .. folks can determine what is what by the sec filings and contacting aaron white at transfer online <hmmm wonder if the ta will go *local* as well..time will tell>
anyhow .. approx 550M shares of the float is held by investors
it happens ..
appreciate the *concern*
btw .. quick note .. on midas .. they are a franchise .. like mcdonalds some of the shops are individually owned and some are corporate owned
here's some DD .. and a link .. hmmm
Corporate Profile Midas is one of the world's largest providers of automotive service, including exhaust, brakes, steering, suspension, and maintenance services. There are more than 1,800 franchised and company-owned Midas locations in the United States and Canada and more than 700 licensed and franchised stores in the following 17 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Bahamas, Brazil, France, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Switzerland.
now .. for the individually owned shops the *owner* makes the decision as to which system he wants in <could be a customer request .. more likely it's a set of feet on the street doing product info and <gasp> promotion> .. so some owners will buy aero's competition .. but some owners will buy .. aero performance products .. hmmm .. now wouldn't it be something if midas corporate and their *shops* .. mandated aero .. gosh that would be interesting .. along the lines of napa stores .. autozone .. hmmm .. let's remember they need to walk before they sprint ..
but here's a tip .. if one calls and actually asks .. the question .. do you carry aero products?
it's either yes or no ...
if it's yes .. all sorts of excellent firsthand DD can ensue .. if one asks the questions ..
--- 4kids all jmo
10/5/07 -- there are no coincidences here ... oh and like many other longs .. not selling at this level --
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